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MSDC Commends Outgoing DC Health Director Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt
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MSDC Commends Outgoing DC Health Director Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt
Washington, D.C., July 6, 2022 –Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt will be resigning from her position as Director of DC Health at the end of the month, and the Medical Society of the District of Columbia (MSDC) wishes her success in her next role. MSDC, the largest medical organization representing metropolitan Washington physicians in the District of Columbia, has partnered with Dr. Nesbitt and DC Health on many public health challenges during her tenure. Dr. Nesbitt spearheaded many public-private healthcare initiatives with strong leadership and dedication to public service and the health of our nation’s capital. MSDC looks forward to continuing to partner with Dr. Nesbitt in her next role and to partnering with DC Health on ongoing public health challenges.
MSDC President Dr. Kirstiaan Nevin stated, “We are grateful to Dr. Nesbitt for her stewardship of DC Health since 2015, and we congratulate her on the next stage of her career. During the COVID-19 pandemic, her leadership of DC Health set a high standard of excellence that made DC a model for public-private partnership to address health priorities. We are pleased that she will remain in the Washington, DC area and we look forward to continuing to work with her. MSDC will work closely with the next director to continue the work on the District’s health priorities, and we are happy to provide our 205 years of DC health knowledge to the mayor on the search process.”
Over its 205-year history, MSDC has worked with many physicians at the helm of DC’s health department. However, Dr. Nesbitt stands out in several ways. Her near-eight-year tenure and her decision to remain in the community demonstrate her perseverance and commitment to the District of Columbia. Dr. Nesbitt has been an ever-present figure in all eight wards tackling numerous public health challenges with tireless drive and leadership. Her legacy spans not just the COVID-19 pandemic, but also solutions to address maternal mortality, industry-wide technology overhauls, and much more. MSDC has been honored to partner with Dr. Nesbitt on these pressing public health concerns and looks forward to future collaborations in her next role. The Medical Society will continue to provide the city with much-needed physician expertise and leadership as the District faces evolving healthcare needs and challenges, as it has done since 1817.
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Media Contact:
Pia Duryea
Medical Society of the District of Columbia
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About the Medical Society of the District of Columbia
With over 3,000 members, the Medical Society of the District of Columbia (MSDC) is the largest medical organization representing metropolitan Washington physicians in the District of Columbia. The Medical Society, founded in 1817, is the leading voice of medicine and public health advocate on issues impacting the diverse population of our Nation’s Capital. MSDC is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of physicians and their patients in metropolitan Washington and making the District the best place to practice medicine. For more information, visit msdc.org.